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The Young Collector
At the time of this writing, it's the middle of summer in a mostly boxed-up house with two bored small children whose entertainment choices seem to be digging in the dirt, riding a tricycle in circles on the deck, reading, coloring, watching whatever PBS is showing, and seeing what sort of cataclysmic explosion they can provoke in the other people living in the house. (Guess which choice is most popular?) So maybe it's just us, but it seems like a lot of life is just about repeating yourself and waiting for someone, somewhere, to finally just listen to what it is you are saying.
Work is no different. Last year at the annual American Association of State and Local History conference in Detroit, Andrew and two of his Winterthur classmates presented a panel called "Pricing the Priceless: An Introduction to the Antiques Trade for Museum Professionals." This summer they got invited to repeat that message at the Association of Midwest Museums' annual conference in Des Moines, Iowa.
There is little that is more repetitious than the drive from Ohio to Iowa, but Andrew broke it up with a couple of nights in Springfield, Illinois, where he appraised a collection for a retired University of Illinois employee, which involved English china, American firearms, a marvelous collection of early glass—and 700-plus photographs and one full notebook of notes. When he finally got to Des Moines, Andrew met with Jodi Evans, the registrar at the State Historical Museum of Iowa, for what was easily one of the highlights of his trip—a tour of its collections storage. He viewed the masterpiece sand bottle by Andrew Clemens, 15" high and with all kinds of detailed decoration and imagery, including George Washington on his white horse. Just staggering. Find us on Facebook for links to more about Clemens and his works, photos, and a 360-degree video of the bottle.
The thing about repeating yourself is that you get good at it. So the presentation went wonderfully well, and the crowd was so large that they ran out of seats. That evening, they visited Salisbury House, a 1920s Tudor Revival mansion with one of the best hors d'oeuvres spreads Andrew's ever experienced. The next day he drove up to the Wisconsin Dells to visit clients and then drove the 12 hours home, accompanied by an old favorite of Jim Dale reading Harry Potter (not all repetition is bad) as well as fresh eggs and raspberries from his hosts.
We'll take a break from repeating ourselves, so in brief, the panel talked about how museums can and should familiarize themselves with the antiques and art marketplace. For full review, see our column in the November 2016 issue or see (www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/closing-the-gap/5991). There was some philosophizing about why museum pros should do this (better care for a collection, appropriate insurance, increasing a collection, being a better resource to the local community for their questions about what they've found in Grandma's attic) and some nuts-and-bolts how-to information about getting appraisals, buying from auction houses and dealers, selling deaccessioned items, etc.
Selling deaccessioned items is a sensitive, explosive topic. We and most of our colleagues in museums believe firmly that a museum collection is best cared for when actively cared for—when added to as possible, when properly preserved, and when honed and focused by the deaccessioning of objects that are not central to the mission. Many people in the public seem to feel that museums are supposed to keep objects forever.
Why on earth would a museum want to get rid of something? It's actually really simple. Museums do not have endless resources. Every object in a museum uses valuable resources every single day that it resides in the collection. It requires storage space, insurance, and conservation. If an object is truly part of a collection, it requires staff to catalog, study and interpret, and just keep track of it. Many, many people do not realize this, but even an object that is given to a museum costs the museum money. Some gifts can in fact be burdensome on an institution.
Our inner cynics equate object donations to museums with giving someone a cell phone for Christmas: "Here's a $400 gift that will cost you $1200 over the next year!" That's not fair in many ways, we know. Donations are often wonderful, and many museums depend on them as the only way they can add to their collections. But because of this reality, over the last ten to 15 years, many museums have found that they have needed to become pickier about what they say "yes" to. Many museums simply don't have the resources to be good stewards of a steady flow of objects that don't advance their mission. As we've said before, modern life is leaving all of us buried beneath a wave of stuff, because there's simply more of it out there, and that's just as true for museums.
As the flow of "stuff" continues and as the market has taken several big hits on museum endowments, many museums are finding that being pickier isn't enough, that using more discretion doesn't address the volume of things they've already accumulated over the years, such as things that may not be relevant to their mission and things that are aging and need the expensive attention of experts. Museums find themselves needing to contemplate deaccessions. This officially involves removing an object (or objects) from the collection and then, typically, selling it, ideally to generate funds that can be used to add to or care for the museum's mission-relevant collection.
The presentation in Des Moines was a little different this time around because Andrew had recently assisted a small midwestern museum with a very large collection that had (as well intentioned and lovely as the gifting was) become something of an albatross. The collection was large (at nearly 500 objects), and diverse (a global collection with Asian, African, South American, European, and Native American examples), and it had been there since the 1930s. This single collection consumed well over half of the museum's total storage space. Over half for one collection! For the most part, the objects were so far outside the museum's mission that nothing from it was ever on display, nor would it be.
Even so, the museum staff spent years discussing this, while they tried to decide on the best course to honor the collection, the institution, and the donor's original intent. Storage space pressures mounted. The collection sat quietly in archival boxes, untouched, uncataloged, and unstudied. The museum even tried to find a new home for the collection in its entirety, willing just to hand the whole thing over to another better-funded or more appropriate institution, but everyone they talked with was already in the same position. Meanwhile, the museum was undergoing a vigorous, enthusiastic restoration and reinterpretation.
Ultimately, the decision was made that the funds raised by selling this collection could help fund the purchase of many objects that would play key roles in the restoration and the mission of the museum's historic home. Andrew consulted with the curator to identify a "representative sampling" of objects from the collection that would honor the gift and aid in telling the collector's story and role in the museum's history in a manageable way. The rest? With Andrew's help, it went to auction. A few months later, the museum received a check for nearly $90,000—far, far more than they expected. That long-dead collector's gift was extremely generous and has helped guarantee that the interpretation of the house will not be bound by financial constraints.
Other museums have used this process, some of them quite successfully. Some use their names openly, but many more don't, as in the case of Andrew's client, for fear of bad press. The media juggernaut or even just the local disgruntled gossip can cause public relations nightmares, sometimes for institutions woefully unprepared to handle them. Selling valuable mission-irrelevant objects to fund the purchase of or care of mission-relevant objects is entirely logical and responsible, so why the fuss? "Direct collections care" is the phrase the American Alliance of Museums uses. The alliance requires its member museums to adhere to this when determining how to use funds raised by deaccessioning. The alliance has been talking about appropriate fund usage for decades, so this is by no means uncharted territory. There is absolutely a risk of coming to view a collection as a checkbook to tap for paying rent, fixing roofs, etc. Getting rid of objects is permanent, so the process needs to be thoughtful, deliberate, and frankly, not too easy.
At the same time, museums have sold all manner of things, even major paintings, to pay for needs other than collections care. They often get lambasted, even though the issue isn't really black and white. What if a small museum with a tenuous financial future is holding a very high-value mission-irrelevant object in its collection? Maybe it can't even afford proper humidity control or is being overwhelmed by the necessary insurance or security measures. Should it be allowed only to purchase new objects with a seven-figure check from selling that one object? A million-dollar painting or a million dollars worth of a bunch of other things is still the same problem in many respects. Would not the best stewardship in that instance be to use that money to ensure long-term financial health so that the best of the collection remains in the public trust?
We're not advocating one way or the other, but it's a question worth asking, rare as the situation might be. What we are advocating is a halting of the knee-jerk reactions that these situations often inspire. People have narrow ideas sometimes of what museums are supposed to do and how they are supposed to do it, and those ideas have not kept up with the impact technology and the veritable wave of stuff off-loaded by retirees is having on institutions. Incidentally, the situation is not all bad. Museums definitely do want many of the things they're being offered. They just can't always say yes to more things without saying no to some already in their possession.
Years ago, when Andrew was still in the auction business, his employer got a call from a journalist seeking a quote about a particular museum that had made a controversial decision to sell (not through the auction house) some high-profile and very valuable objects. The goal of the conversation was clearly some negative, critical commentary. We've always admired the response, which essentially was, "Where were you years ago when this museum openly discussed its financial woes? Why weren't you writing a story then to increase public awareness and get folks to step up and help? Why is the only interest in airing its problems in a negative way?" Needless to say, that ended the call.
No doubt, some of these well-known cases of museums selling off treasures are clear cases of malfeasance and the result of years of poor management, but we don't always need to jump directly to that conclusion. And let's not forget, these are public institutions—as members of that public, we bear some of the responsibility. Perhaps we need to bring these problems out into the light, to create an environment where museums don't fear immediate backlash and criticism if they need to say, "Hey, we're having a problem here. These are some ideas we've had, but we're not happy with all of them. Help?" Instead, the decisions are often made quietly simply out of fear of bad press, and that's never helpful. That kind of secrecy is no way to ensure that institutional staff are well educated about the options, have been able to ask the questions necessary to compare various decisions and their outcomes, or even become adequately informed about the value of their objects. That's one of those things those of us in the trade don't usually think about. We see something and almost reflexively put a mental price tag on it. Museums almost never think in those terms. It's a discussion for another time whether it's problematic, but you could ask many curators what the most popular objects in their collection might be worth and they'd have no idea. It's just not part of the scope of their day-to-day job, incredible as that seems to many of us who operate so firmly in the dollars and cents of the marketplace.
In the end, before we rush out to grab our rushlights and Shaker-made pitchforks, it wouldn't hurt to remember (our paraphrasing) the advice of a friend's mother. It's advice we use with our kids and with our work: if you aren't willing or able to show up with a solution or an offer to help, you can keep your criticism to yourself. We all just have to keep repeating it until it sticks.
We welcome ideas, tips, criticisms, and questions regarding "The Young Collector." We may be reached by e-mail <[email protected]>, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/TheYoungAntiquesCollectors), or by writing The Young Collector, c/o Maine Antique Digest, PO Box 1429, Waldoboro, ME 04572.
Originally published in the September 2017 issue of Maine Antique Digest. © 2017 Maine Antique Digest


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Message: A new issue has been created in JIRA. --------------------------------------------------------------------- View the issue: http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GERONIMO-305 Here is an overview of the issue: --------------------------------------------------------------------- Key: GERONIMO-305 Summary: JNDI local (intra cluster) access Type: New Feature Status: Unassigned Priority: Major Project: Apache Geronimo Components: core Assignee: Reporter: Ken Horn Created: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 3:31 PM Updated: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 3:31 PM Description: In order to protect JDBC datasource and JMS destinations / connection factories, that are bound into the cluster JNDI tree, from j2ee client access, provide a mechanism to simply prevent access. Note the points below relate to datastores, but they apply equally well to other objects like authenticated JMS end-points -- secure JNDI access in general. The request is to provide a mechanism to protect objects in jndi from being accessed from outside the server(s) VM (obviously optional, but should be simple to enforce). Here are some notes from a thread on the dev list (15 sept): On Weblogic (WLS), the datastore on the default drivers is serializable (it's bound to the clustered jndi, via a ClusterRemoteRef), and so a servlet / ejb / client app can grab the ds from jndi ( using JNDI Reference / ObjectFactory stuff). The ds reference in the client can then create a direct db connection from the code to the db. So key questions are: * are datasources / JMS objects by default serializable (does Geronimo use something like the wls remote ref or is the raw driver datastore used?) * can client apps access the server jndi tree? * if yes for the previous q, is there a way to bind an object that isn't remotely accessible? Suggested implementations: * a different jndi tree - perhaps a different context factory etc * a fixed branch of the tree with is not exported / visible to out-of-process clients * a naming convention * WLS style local-only roles & run-as Depending on the JNDI impl, any are ok -- the first is probably best, but most hassle for users, while the next two are easier to use, but may be hacky to implement nicely (and raises questions about being able to sandbox apps/areas to only see bits they want.. can of worms?). The role based one seems more j2ee, but is a pain to configure since I think you need the facade stuff mentioned earlier. --------------------------------------------------------------------- JIRA INFORMATION: This message is automatically generated by JIRA. If you think it was sent incorrectly contact one of the administrators: http://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/Administrators.jspa If you want more information on JIRA, or have a bug to report see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
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Common allergies.
By age 26, thirty five percent said their symptoms returned. The individuals who relapsed frequently had allergies to accommodate dust mites, grass, cats, canines, and mould. 'By not really smoking and staying away from occupations that raise the odds of developing asthma, individuals can help safeguard themselves from asthma relapse,' Mr Sears said. The scholarly research demonstrates the function that specific risk elements possess on asthma remission, stated Dr Paul Kvale, president of the American University of Chest Physicians.. Asthma relapse associated with allergies Researchers have discovered that some children who have supposedly outgrew their asthma found it re-appear by enough time they reached their mid-20s. Common allergies, like a sensitivity to accommodate dust mites, and the ones with poor lung function, seem apt to be the culprits.Dr Pugsley may be the author of a new book on modern Asian cinema being published this month. He can be also the author of a paper published lately in Continuum: Journal of Mass media & Cultural Studies that targets a Malaysian film's portrayal of smoking among young ladies. While much has been written on the glamorization of smoking cigarettes in Hollywood movies, surprisingly little research is present on the portrayal of smoking in Asian cinema, Dr Pugsley says. Related StoriesMD Anderson research reveals why chemotherapy medications not effective for many pancreatic cancer patientsStudy shows uncommon HER2 missense mutations usually do not spread breast cancer on the ownNew antenna-like gadget makes breast cancer medical procedures easier for surgeons In the light of an alarming rise in the amount of young Asian females becoming smokers, it's very important to us to comprehend what role Asian cinema has in glamorizing smoking, and in showing woman characters who smoke cigarettes.


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Taking pride in our work is paramount at Stephenson Millwork, and we are honored to be recognized for our architectural expertise. With such a resounding amount of praise for our work, we are pleased to share some of our most notable achievements:
- 2016 AWI Top Award for best millwork project in the USA
- 2015 Business NC Builder's Best
- 2013 People Magazine Article on home of Nicholas Sparks, millwork provided by our company
- 2011 Wake Forest University North Carolina Family Business of the Year Award
- 2010 National Architectural Woodworking Institute Standard of Excellence Award for the Public Facility Category
- 2006 Custom Woodworking Business article
- 2001 Southern Living magazine article
- 1998 Architectural Woodworking Institute Standard of Excellence Award for Private Clubs
- 1995 Custom Woodworking Business Article
Our work was featured in a February 2013 article in People Magazine which detailed author Nicholas Sparks' home and prominently displayed our craftship. Stephenson Millwork developed all of the moldings and built-ins for Sparks' impressive New Bern, NC home.


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Russian Artist Transforms Village With Massive Sculpture Park
Russian artist Nikolay Polissky had a vision to transform a struggling collective farm village in the former Soviet Union. His Art Park has drawn sculptors from Russia and abroad, and the village gathers with him each year to burn away the winter blues. (RFE/RL's Russian Service)
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If you were following along on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or Selfish yesterday you'll know I was on set with Shop for Jayu shooting the spring lookbook. It was fun! Nothing like a day of dress up and playing in front of the camera
to make you feel really tired. Once I get home, I didn't even make it through the Grammy's before passing out on the couch in my jogging suit onesie.
Earlier last week we met to plan our looks at The Pink Grapefruit, Queen East. Check out the video below.
Behind the Scenes @ Silverline Studios
I finally wore these super uncomfortable shoes (that I love) from NastyGal. They're never seen pavement but I've been holding onto them and sometimes wearing them in the house for the last year. That clear heel tho.
That's a wrap! Now we wait to see the final shots. Fingers crossed. This is the part I hate, the waiting! I'll be sure to share with you once they're live.
Here's hoping you have a great Monday. I'm feeling a bit drained and overwhelmed, need one of those UV lamps I think. February is a tough one of all of us in cold, dark, wintery climates. Remember to get some sun on your face, take Vitamins D and B. I find a B50 complex really helps me from feeling SAD. Yes, I get the winter blues too guys!
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Executive Team
Tom's executive experience spans across many industries including retail management, product management, distribution logistics, mortgage, finance, small business ownership, franchising, Real Estate, and mergers & acquisitions. Tom held an executive position with a top Powersports Aftermarket Distributorship which provides the foundation of specific industry knowledge necessary to service the Powersports Industry vertical. During this tenure, Tom negotiated multi-million dollar purchase orders with many of the Powersports Industry's top manufacturers. Tom also interfaced extensively with the sales team and dealership customer base. He then moved on to a Fortune 500 Mortgage firm specializing in new construction financing. While this role was a great learning experience, Tom discovered his passion was for entrepreneurship which is ever present in the Powersports Industry. Tom began his own franchised business which led to participating in franchise sales and eventually larger mergers & acquisitions. It was not long before his zeal for entrepreneurship led him back to the Powersports Industry in the role of mergers and acquisitions. Tom's professional success and well-rounded experience transcends the skills necessary for successful M&A transactions which drive the Powersports Listings Mergers & Acquisitions firm. Tom founded Powersports Listings M&A in 2001 and the company has been revolutionizing the buying and selling of dealerships and middle market businesses ever since. Tom is a top honors graduate (Magna Cum Laude) from the Texas Tech University College of Business Administration with concentration in Management, Marketing, and Finance. Expert Harley-Davidson dealership broker.
David Clay brings over 20 years of business experience to the Powersports Listings team. A graduate of the University of Texas with a BBA in Finance, the majority of David's career has been in operational and financial management of small businesses. Within three years of graduating college, David had already realized success with two different entrepreneurial startups in the offset printing industry, both of which became worldwide industry leaders in their respective fields. In addition to taking David around the globe in support of his companies, the printing industry brought him experience in small business finance and accounting, research and development, manufacturing, patents and trademarks, and employee management. David's experience with mergers and acquisitions also began during his tenure in the printing industry when he and his partners sold their own company to an investment group, with David being the lead negotiator and purchase contract architect. It is this experience that led David to have a love and appreciation of the mergers and acquisitions process, both from a personal and professional level, which has now transcended with him to the powersports industry. Since 2002 David has been directly involved in the ownership changes at over 10 dealerships and now brings this experience directly to the Powersports Listings team. David, as CIO, will assist clients in the preparation of their businesses for sale and will be the primary liaison with prospective buyers in aspects of due diligence and seller finances. David also provides financial, operational, and software consulting services to our clients. Expert Harley-Davidson dealership broker.
Jerry has been in Executive Sales, Marketing and Distribution positions with Fortune 500 companies throughout his post graduate tenure. His education includes a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Marketing/Industrial Relations from the University of Wisconsin. He moved to Dallas, Texas in 1985 and has traveled extensively in his professional career bringing clients together around the globe. He has worked with Angel Investors, Wall Street Entrepreneurs, Private Equity Groups, Real Estate Investment Trusts, and Venture Capital Firms from the Technology IPO boom era through the present environment working in the US and Canada. Jerry is a licensed Real Estate intermediary and Mergers & Acquisition specialist. Jerry has been instrumental in creating the industry niche for Powersports Listings M&A in the "Powersports Industry Vertical". Jerry is entrenched in the Powersports Industry and works with Investors, Manufacturers, Distributors, Lenders, and Dealers on a daily basis. Jerry's depth and breadth of experience, skillful communication and networking provide a unique reach to investors that are unattainable through traditional marketing channels. He can speak to the financials and business processes to actually close deals. He offers expert consultation and impeccable attention to detail on a 24/7/365 basis to the investment community. Jerry brings a no-nonsense methodology to buy / sell transactions that can be clearly understood and conveyed during the sale process. Jerry strives to maximize value to our clients by bringing together the worlds of brokering sales and strategic business consulting. Expert Harley-Davidson dealership broker.
Mike Pate brings over 14 years of specific powersports industry experience to the Powersports Listings team in the capacities of owner / operator of a major multi-line powersports dealership as well as managing director of acquisitions and sales of existing dealerships. Managing two of his own personal dealership buy / sell transactions as well as operating a flagship dealership for 14 years, equips Mike with unparalleled perspective and experience relative to both the buy side and sell side of dealership buy out transactions. Mike's broader experience encompasses a diverse range of fields including Real Estate, finance, consulting, small business ownership, inventory, and retail management. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and prior to his entry in the powersports Industry, was a commodities trader in the Energy Sector. Mike's inside industry knowledge, interpersonal skills, and negotiating abilities provide a unique contribution in dynamically bringing parties together and closing deals. Marketing a dealership and allowing the owner to maintain operational consistency during the entire process from the start to consummating a deal is the primary focus of Mike and the Powersports Listings team. It is what sets us apart in this powersports industry niche.
Jenny has hit the ground running in the incredibly fast paced environment of Powersports Listings Mergers & Acquisitions (PLMA). With a background in medical/scientific sales, she recently worked as a Technical Sales Specialist for an international molecular imaging company and was responsible for managing a sales team of 17 throughout the southern U.S. Her professionalism, communication skills, work ethic and attention to detail have allowed her to immediately transition into a project management role at PLMA touching all facets of our business and partner groups. Jenny's analytical background in the life sciences and technical sales experience allows her to strategically tackle the complex issues of the Middle Market arena. She is based in our Dallas-Fort Worth / Las Colinas office where she acts as Account Intermediary for internal and client interface across North America. Jenny is an honors graduate (Magna Cum Laude) of both Texas Christian University with a Master of Science degree in Cellular Biology and Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and minor in Communication Studies.


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Whether it is your spouse, a parent, or someone else you care about, watching a loved one struggle with hearing loss can be devastating. Not only is someone you love experiencing a challenge that is stressful and alienating, but your own relationship with this person can change and suffer as well.
It can be a daunting task to bring up the topic of hearing loss with your loved one. Odds are that he or she is aware that there may be a problem and may be feeling embarrassed or vulnerable as a result. Your relationship may already be experiencing some strain as a result of the hearing loss, so knowing when and how to bring up the subject in the right time and manner is important.
When the time is right, choose a quiet, private location to discuss the matter with the individual. The idea is to make him feel as comfortable as possible, so finding a time and place that allow him to focus and relax is critical. Make sure that background noise (like television and other conversations) is minimized so that your conversation is clear and uninhibited.
There are three very important things to bring up in your conversation:
- Let your loved one know that you are concerned with his hearing loss, and will be supportive of his treatment. Many people are very self-conscious of their hearing loss, and this will likely be the most challenging thing to speak about. Concerns about being seen as less of a person, wearing a hearing aid, or seeking treatment are common, and it is important that you come into the conversation fully informed about the options available.
- Share your own struggles and concerns. Letting your loved one know that you are concerned about your own relationship with him is also important. Hearing loss does not just affect one person—it can affect everyone in his life as well.
- Be proactive in encouraging evaluation and treatment. There are well-known side effects to hearing loss left untreated, which can include anxiety, depression, and balance problems. These side effects—along with hearing loss—can be easily treated with the technology that exists today. Let your loved one know that a higher quality of life is only an appointment away!
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There are two ways that you can help us in our efforts to rebuild our local population of kestrels. First, you can report the locations of suitable habitat in central and northeastern Connecticut that you may know of by emailing us at email@example.com. "Suitable" habitat in this context means extensive areas of contiguous open grasslands comprising an area of at least 20 aces or more. Please be as specific as possible, including landowners' names and any contact information.
Second, you could email us with the names of individuals or organizations that may be willing to help defray the cost of expenses for box construction. Especially helpful would be donated lumber consisting of pressure treated 4 x 4s or 1 x 12 pine boards. The average cost of building one box mounted on a 12 foot 4 x 4 is $50.
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This Three-Year-Old's Wisdom Will Inspire Women Struggling With Infertility
Carrying a child is the most precious gift a woman could ever experience. Knowing a beautiful baby is growing inside of you is a miracle in itself.
Have you or do you know someone who struggled to conceive?
Rebekah Fox wrote a beautiful post about her unwavering faith during a difficult time in her life.
She struggled with infertility for several years before giving birth to her daughter, Selah, in 2013.
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This October Issue of the Journal of European Social Policy, is a special issue edited by Steffen Mau (Bremen) and myself on
It brought together 10 (top notch) researchers across Europe working in the field of job and employment insecurity to disentangle the complex role welfare state institutions play.
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Special Issue: Subjective Insecurity and the Role of Institutions
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Richard Hart was born on 16 November 1818 in Birmingham, the son of Abraham Hart (steel toy maker) and his wife Mary Robinson. He married Mary Dilks, the sister of Rev. Thomas Townsley Dilks. His brother was the Rev. Frederick Hart and his son Richard Henry Hart, student then master at Wesley College, Melbourne.
1847 British Conference, 1848 Hastings Sierra Leone, 1849 York Sierra Leone, 1850 Returning home, 1851 Greenock Scotland, 1852 Melbourne Australia, 1854 Geelong Australia, 1855 Warrnambool Australia, 1858 Pentridge, Australia.
The following story is extracted from a book by the Rev. Thos. Williams entitled: Assiduity Being a Memoir of the Late Mr. Richard H. Hart of Stawell, Some Time President of the Australian Natives Association. This book is dated by the author 30th August 1885 and is available online.
The Rev. Hart's early days were passed in Nechells Green, near Birmingham; his parents were members of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in that village. Their son was converted early in life. He devoted himself to local church work, with a number of earnest young men whose hearts the Lord had touched to such a degree that they might have carried on their banner, "In truthfulness of act be our faith seen." Most of these young men afterwards entered the Wesleyan itinerant ranks. Of these companions of his youthful labours he now speaks specially of the Revs. James Smith, Edwin Lightwood, Frederick Hart, and pre-eminently, of the late Samuel Coley......
In the year 1847 Mr. Hart and the Rev. T. Raston were sent by the Wesleyan Missionary Society to a British colonial settlement in Western Africa, named Sierra Leone (Mountain of the Lion). The settlement is really a peninsula with a few islets belonging to it. The formation of this settlement was the outcome of philanthrophy. A body of humane men removed 470 destitute negroes from London in 1787, and settled them there. Three years afterwards 1196 negroes were removed from the too severe climate of Nova Scotia, and added to the first settlers. Since then many slaves, captured by British cruisers, have settled there. The climate is humid and unhealthy. From May to November it is specially pestilential. A limited number of whites are found amongst the colored population, although the climate is so inimical to the European constitution as to have secured for Sierra Leone the significant alias of "the white mans grave." Indeed, and of a truth, it is a sore, sad, short road by which to journey to the tomb.....
It was to this settlement, where "death's thousand doors stand open four-fold," that Mr. Hart went as a missionary, fully aware of the unfriendliness of the climate, fully aware that a large proportion of those who, leaving all the joys that make life bright and kind behind them, never again returned to those who, with a sort of soft discontent, bade them "farewell." A brief resume of the history of this mission will make the foregoing statements painfully intelligible.
A little more than a hundred years back the Moravians sent a party of nine missionaries to this part of Western Africa; these all died in two years. Thirty years after other societies sent six missionaries; within two years three of these died and one was murdered. Fifty-three missionaries or missionaries' wives, sent there under the auspices of the Church Missionary Society, died in twenty years. In 1823 the same society sent five missionaries; of these four died in six months. Other kindred societies can show a a death rate equally heavy, but these need not be adduced here. Those before the reader will be accepted as sufficiently confirmatory of the pernicious influence of the climate on European constitutions......
An incident took place during the second year of Mr. Hart's sojourn in fever-land which may be recorded here to his credit. It shows what can be accomplished by a man who acts under the impulse of a sincere resolve to do his duty. One week-day, when on his way to preach anniversary sermons at a small town seven miles distance from Freetown, his horse took the bit between his teeth and did some smart running on his own account. Another church, of which the quadruped had some knowledge, was a few yards off his course, and when opposite to this he made an unexpected dash through the gate-way, propped, and cast his astonished rider some distance further than he chose to go himself. Mr. Hart usually wore a cap when on horseback, but on this occasion put on a high crowned hat, under the influence of a strong impellant thought, and to his so doing he ascribes his escape from instant death. He did not, however, escape without serious injury; his left arm was badly broken, in addition to the severe shock sustained by his system. After resting a short time he was assisted to remount his horse, reached his destination, preached a morning sermon to a large congregation, and in the evening acted the part of a local secretary by reading the Annual Report, and as the deputation by delivering an earnest address on the subject of Christian missions. At the close of this surprising effort, the brave young missionary was so completely exhausted that the humane offer of George Cummings, Esq., J. P., to send him back to his home was accepted with thanks. Four prisoners bore him with care to Freetown, where he lay suffering severe pain until the fourth day after the accident, when the swelling and inflammation were sufficiently reduced to allow of the surgeon setting the fractured limb. Had this instance of heroism "or its like" occurred on the battle-field, it might have won for him a wide-spread fame and promotion.
Mr. Hart could not leave this land of his toils and successes, early in 1851, without some soreness of heart. The Committee under whose direction he served instructed him to rest, and to use the means prescribed to restore his sadly weakened constitution to a state of vigour........The word rest it was found meant no more than a change of employment, inasmuch as three months of the five included in that word were occupied in the discharge of ministerial duties on the Bradford West Circuit, Yorkshire. Here the returned Missionary discovered that he had exchanged the fever and delirium of Western Africa for the worse fever and delirium of the Wesleyan Reform movement......On one occasion he was assailed by infuriated factory hands at Manningham Lane, and had a narrow escape from destruction.
From West Bradford Mr Hart was removed to the Greenock Circuit in the county of Renfrew, Scotland.........where he met and married........Miss Dilks, daughter of Mr. Henry Dilks, of Leith, sister of the Rev. T.T. Dilks - who at the time of this being written is the chairman of the Norwich and Lynn District, England - and the mother of the late Richard H. Hart. The wedding took place on the 2nd of December, 1851, at the seaport town of Leith.
About this time the Australian Wesleyan Conference made an application to the British Conference for additional ministers. Two were set apart accordingly, one of whom was Mr. Hart. Mr. and Mrs. Hart embarked at Gravesend on board the "Maria Louisa" September 17th, 1852, and at the close of a long voyage landed at Hobartown early in January, 1853.
An event not to be passed over without note is the birth of a daughter whilst at sea; thus, as of old, the tide of Nilus laved for a time the ark in which lay the hope of Israel. The home of this little hope of her parents' hearts was laved during three weeks by the tides of the South Pacific Ocean. After a short rest in Tasmania Mr. and Mrs. Hart were removed to Geelong, where Mr. Hart had to undertake, as supply, the duties of a minister who had become unable to prosecute them. The young newly arrived couple were soon made acquainted with the inconveniences growing out of the general feverish haste in the pursuit of gold. They were greatly incommoded before a parsonage could be built to receive them. A deep sorrow was added to these inconveniences; their little Mary Ruth was taken away from them......
The sorrow of Mary Ruth's parents was mitigated when the subject of this memoir was born. The shadows cast over them by tender memories of the past were "lifted" on the 15th of July, 1854, the day on which Richard Henry first saw the light: the patriotic and virtuous St. Swithin's day.
The birth of their son was celebrated by his parents with an intense though chastened joy. The gap which bereavement had made in the little family circle was less perceptible now, and the loss less keenly felt............
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7th -13thOctober 2018
My style of yoga:
I teach and practice a dynamic vinyasa flow style of yoga, infused with elements of hatha, iyengar and yin yoga. I enjoy teaching in a way that is creative and fun while being purposeful, safe and alignment based. My classes usually include breath work, thorough warm ups and cool downs and creative standing and seated sequences, all with detailed cueing and background information so that you can grow your own practice. I like to weave together the physical and philosophical aspects of yoga in a way that is accessible and relevant for anyone trying to live their best life in our hectic modern world. My intention is to hold a space where you can find joy inside you and leave feeling strong and inspired. And hopefully take that feeling off the mat and back into your life! My retreat offering:
The end of summer and the beginning of fall is a wonderful time to retreat and reflect. In this transition between the seasons, you will have the opportunity to soak up the last of the summer warmth while nourishing and grounding yourself for the cooler months ahead.
In the morning, we will awaken for a vinyasa flow yoga class, incorporating breath work and a dynamic physical practice. Throughout the week we will work through the body, establishing a solid foundation in all the poses that you can build on to evolve your practice. We will work on strength, flexibility, balance and integration giving you a well-rounded physical practice and leaving you feeling energized and radiant.
Between the yoga sessions there will be ample time to luxuriate in the natural beauty that is Silver Island. After sharing a delicious meal together you can swim, lounge in a hammock, read a book, take a nap and reconnect with the simple joys in life.
We will come back together for a late afternoon restorative or yin practice and meditation session. This time will be dedicated to creating space to find mental and emotional calm and bring your awareness back to the present moment. By exploring being in our usual doing world, you will have the chance to rest, restore and recover and recharge your energy stores.
During the week, there will be optional food systems and wellbeing workshops where we will explore the impacts of what and how we eat and how this can be a tool for positive change. These interactive sessions will be followed by cooking classes with simple and easy recipes you can recreate at home.
The whole week will be curated to leave feeling nourished, restored, and equipped with new tools to take this into your everyday life. Most importantly, we will do this in a way that is light and playful and explore the idea that it may not matter what we do but how we do it!
Who would benefit from my teachings:
This retreat is open to absolutely everyone who is interested in exploring tools to live a happier and healthier life in our hectic modern world. I will tailor the classes to meet the individual needs of each person, accommodating those coming to yoga for the first time and those looking to deepen their established practice. There will always be a variety of options for different levels so that everyone can find a comfortable space to practice.
What you will take home:
At the end of this retreat, it is my intention that guests leave feeling refreshed, peaceful, lighter and stronger. You will feel inspired and empowered to take the practices and tools we have worked with an integrate these into your everyday lives to hold onto the space, clarity and joy that you have experienced during the week on the island. On a practical level, you will have a greater understanding of yoga and meditation as tools to support your life and will have developed a solid foundation that you can continue to build on.
My other special offerings
- Optional workshops during the retreat:
- Individual coaching sessions on creating positive life change and building your own wellbeing and resilience €80 per hour.
- 1:1 private yoga & alignment sessions, €60 per hour.
Why I teach yoga:
I teach yoga because I am passionate about sharing the practices that have helped me so profoundly. I have experienced first-hand how yoga can support us to create the mental, physical and emotional space to get perspective on life, live in line with our purpose and find inner strength and contentment. I discovered yoga over 15 years ago while studying at university and since then it has been a constant support during my professional life. I did my first teacher training (200hr) in Bali in 2011 with the intention of deepening my own practice and in the process discovered a love for teaching, which I have been doing ever since. In 2017 I completed my advanced teacher training (500hr) with my teacher Vidya Heisel from Frog Lotus Yoga and feel honored to be able to share this knowledge.
Until very recently, I ran a university food systems research and education center and I continue to be passionate about learning and sharing the latest knowledge on food, sustainability and wellbeing (see blog for more: www.thegreatfull.com)


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Former Arkansas governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee has been making a valiant effort in his 2016 campaign, striving to recapture the glory he once enjoyed when he won the Iowa caucus in 2008.
Another Iowa win for Huckabee seems rather unlikely this time around, but he has dutifully toured the state and has bombarded voters with campaign ads touting his faith, strength, and outsider status from the D.C. Beltway.
In his latest ad, Huckabee takes on big money, along with the politicians and donor class that allow money and power to supplant their values and principles.
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"Money — It is why so many politicians abandon our values," Huckabee said. "They'll say one thing in Marshalltown, something else in Manhattan."
"Because that's what their bosses, the political donors, want them to do," he continued.
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"My values aren't for sale, they're sacred," Huckabee declared, proceeding to announce that the country must never sacrifice our principles for politics.
While the message of the ad is fairly consistent with what Huckabee has been saying on the campaign trail, the visual of the ad has literally "sparked" some controversy, as Huckabee appears to be committing a federal offense in the 30-second spot.
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Crouching next to what looks to be a pile of banded stacks of hundred dollar bills, the presidential candidate ostensibly sets the pile of cash on fire to prove his point.
Luckily for him, the flaming pile of cash was faked through simple special effects, or else Huckabee could find himself in violation of Title 18, Section 333 of the U.S. Code, according to NBC News.
The statute specifies that anyone who "mutilates, cuts, disfigures, perforates, unites or cements together, or does any other thing to any bank bill, draft, note, or other evidence of debt issued by any national banking association, Federal Reserve Bank, or Federal Reserve System," could face up to six months in prison and a fine of up to $100, which is enforced by the Secret Service, as part of the U.S. Treasury.
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Man wearing Masonic regalia, ca. 1860
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Allen Winslow letter concerning Masons, mill business
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BRITAIN may be regarded as a nation of dog-lovers - but not everyone shares the enthusiasm for our four-legged friends.
Estate agents overwhelmingly agree that you should keep pets out of sight when potential buyers come calling, as well as getting rid of any embarrassing traces such as moulted cat hairs and unseemly smells.
Smokers could be motivated by research from the Woolwich which revealed that seven out of 10 homebuyers would not pay the full asking price for a home which is nicotine-stained.
Other turn-offs included swirly seventies style carpets, avocado bathroom suites and Artex ceilings or ceiling tiles.
Jack and Vera Duckworth's stone-clad home in Coronation Street - a classic monument to bad taste - would be a major turn-off for at least one in ten buyers.
Dirty kitchens - especially fridges and cookers - are also likely to deter buyers at first sight, along with garden gnomes, chintzy wallpaper and ugly fireplaces.
Andy Gray, head of mortgages at the Woolwich, said: "The total amount that sellers may be losing out on is as much as £3bn, money which could be gained if the seller carried out some basic DIY, to ensure the shrewd homebuyer isn't turned off by their home."
A simple new coat of paint could work wonders brightening up your home's interior, but you may find when you've removed old wallpaper the work is only just beginning.
Wallpaper can hide old, cracked plaster so you may need to fill in holes and cracks, then sand them down to smooth the surface. If there's old flaking paint on the walls you must remove it completely before repainting.
Light colours help to brighten up a small room and can make it seem a bit bigger, while darker colours add dramatic effect to a large room and can make it look snug.
For relaxation areas choose neutral colours - use contrasting colours to make doors and mouldings look attractive.


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text: Oil painting on canvas laid down on board. Signed and dated 1931. Standing female nudeSize: 14 inch x 8 inchLouis Wijmans (1905-1994) Dutch painter, follower of the Utrecht Surrealistic movement in the beginning of the passed century. Was educated by Willem van Leusden en Willem Wagenaar. His work is to be found in the Centraal Museum in Utrecht.


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The Bergkristall Year
at a glance
Every season has a different central theme. With ideas and bonuses that go beyond the other Bergkristall offerings.
The bonus for your holiday:
Each Bergkristall season delights you with special additional benefits from our four Bergkristall themes:
exercise, relaxation, inspiration, nutrition.
January - March
Energy of Life Bonus
For those that would like to deal with their health and improve it. We offer you special programmes during these weeks, about nutrition, detox and energy. So start the new year full of energy.
- Men's Schrothkur with the manager
- Women's detox days
- Torch-lit hikes and horse-drawn sleigh rides
- Special energetic treatments at the Kristall Spa
April - May
Active weeks
For adventure lovers, the young at heart and the active. Experience varied days, surrounded by nature, in a group, alone or with your partner. Feel your body – and enjoy new energy and dynamics.
- Fresh spring cuisine with sprouts, seedlings, herbs
- Daily active programme with fitness coach Sepp
- Welcome gift: a pedometer
June - October
Enjoyable hiking & golfing weeks
Experience unique moments amidst nature and enjoy extraordinary hiking experiences. At all altitudes. Enjoy the mountains and the fresh air every day.
- Unique sunrise and sunset hikes
- Waterfall and summit picnics, bbq evenings on the terrace
- Herbal massages for tired hiking legs
- 1 free night (when booking for minimum of 7 nights from June 05 to July 17)
November - December
Candlelight weeks
Look forward to this fun time of year. When the hotel shines in a sea of candlelight, the fire crackles in the fireplace and the smell of cinnamon, Glühwein (mulled wine) and fresh biscuits fill the air, the Bergkristall glows in pre-Christmas cosiness
- Highlight: regular guest weeks
- Readings by author Bernhard Lingg
- Alphorn blower, "Stuben" music and Allgäu music evenings
- 1 free night (when booking a minimum of 7 nights during advent)


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Thirty-eight editorial jobs are under threat at Northcliffe Media's South East division as part of the company's latest editorial restructure.
Management said the proposals were aimed at integrating editorial production across Essex, Surrey, Sussex and Kent, and will see the creation of four new senior editor positions to work in the regions' "flagship titles".
It also plans to "increase user-generated content, further develop digital platforms and encourage more flexible and modern working practices across the businesses".
The proposals affect staff on the editorial teams at Courier Media Group, Essex Chronicle Media Group, East Surrey and Sussex News and Media and Kent Regional News and Media.
Seven production staff working across the South East are also likely to be affected.
Here is the breakdown of the proposed cuts:
- Courier Media Group – 10
- East Surrey and Sussex News and Media – 12
- Essex Chronicle Media Group – 4
- Kent Regional News and Media – 5
- Production, photographic and regional management – 7
Richard Karn, managing director South East said: "We need to continue to respond to challenging trading conditions to ensure we have viable, modern businesses moving forward.
"We will be re-investing and modernising our approach as part of this proposal and like any change it will create new opportunities for some colleagues to develop their careers within our businesses."
The proposals are subject to 30 days statutory consultation and if approved are expected to be implemented between October 2012 and January 2013.
The move comes a month after award-winning Essex Chronicle editor Alan Geere, who is also editorial director of Northcliffe South East, announced he is leaving the company to take up a lecturing post at Uganda's Victoria University. The role of editorial director is not being replaced.


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One of the hobbies I enjoy is reading books on Quantum Physics. So many unknowns speculated upon and extrapolations made. You can't help think that philosophy is not dead...just renamed scientific hypotheses. :-)
The illustrious double slit experiment is spun in so many different ways and used to validate new ideas almost daily.
So to again try and explain the outcome of a complex experiment with a truncated definition; "Waves and particles only solidify into reality upon observation!"
I am going to leave it at that for this article. There are tons of resources if you wish to research it, but based on that, I have my own key to understanding reality.
Wherever we focus IS reality. Reality is a program where we choose the subroutines of our existence with our focus.
So if i focus on what I am missing in my life, it is a miserable life. If I focus on the beautiful sunrise and the things I do have, I couldn't be happier.
I am writing the Hiccup Chronicles (will it never end...lol) and its premise is that we are outside of the universe engaged in a simulation program called our physical existence. (a slowing down of the energy waves so things can be solidified)
The physicists speculate that there are multiple worlds. Which I believe is partly correct. The program of this existence has already been written. We are just exploring all desired subroutines of that program. We possibly are creating and expanding the range of possibilities. How would the butterfly effect of "NOT taking that toy truck away from my younger brother actually affect the entire program of the universe?"
People yell at me quite adamantly when I say you choose your subroutine in the program. "I would NEVER have this problem or this illness or trouble if I had a choice. You must be freaking kidding me!"
Well lets look at the things we enjoy. We like to play games. We like to make artificial rules and then try to see if we can win with those limitations. We workout, take on challenges, create and build things.
If this world WAS just a game or an artificial construct, and we knew we existed elsewhere, then the difficulties we have here would be like moving the game from easy to hard.
If reality is anything we can conceive and we have played this game on easy level, sometimes we will raise the difficulty, lift a heavier weight, run a greater distance.
The interactions of this program only allow us to engage with 5 senses, all of which have been scientifically proven to be foolable, yet we only count those interactions as reality?
There are obviously more senses out there. Animals have all sorts of abilities we do not. (radar, animal-direction sense for migration etc.) So we are limited.
We create measurement tools/math of our own creation and then act as if those are the only definitive truth?
We try to quantify things and make rules saying "Well it works for A, B, C; so if it doesn't work for the rest of the alphabet it must be the "things" that are wrong, not our measuring stick?"
In our digital age we try to put all the rest of the alphabet into an algorithm. It can't be reality if we can't shove it into our self-declared measuring compartments.
If we limit our life to ONLY looking at the measurements of our self-created compartments we will miss a very entertaining existence.
Wonder, philosophizing and enjoying the "not knowing" is the journey.
Focus and slow down on what you WANT to see, experience, choose your subroutines and enjoy the journey.
Hugs, Pam


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According to a article published in Hindi Daily 'Dainik Jagran', Sixth Pay Commission is considering concept of 'Performance based Salary'. Six Pay Commission can be little tough for pay increment hopeful Central Government employees. In the Performance base Pay structure, pay can be reduced for non-committed and irresponsible employees. Pay commission is consulting Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad in this regard.
It is first time in the history of Pay Commission, that a Management Institute is being consulted for fix the responsibility of the employee for their work. IIM in its part has constituted several team, which are visiting various Central Government Ministries and analysing working pattern and salary structures of the visited Ministry. According to the report, these teams may suggest financial fine for non-performing employees.
The IIM teams may give its recommendations at the end of the June after studying all aspect of Pay structures based on the performance of the employees. Pay Commission will decide how to incorporate these recommendations in its final report.
Sources says, teams of Management experts from IIM wants to adopt Corporate Culture in the Ministries to improve the capabilities of the employees of the various Departments and Ministries. They want that while performing and responsible employees should be rewarded, those who are non-performing should be punished as well. IIM teams have discussed these matters with employees and officers in the ministries. Management experts are of the opinion that employees should have the fear of losing some thing if they do not perform well.
According to the report IIM experts have not reached the conclusion whether concept of 'Performance base Pay' should be introduced at the top level or should be implemented for all classes of the employees.
Our sources in the Ministries have also confirmed that IIM team are visiting their Ministries these days.


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Debra Salem
Singer / Songwriter | Arranger | Composer | Choir Director
Winner of Danny Kyle Open Stage Celtic Connections 2008
Recipient of Katherine McGillivray Get a Life Fund 2011
Made in Scotland 2014 Showcase at Edinburgh Fringe (Aug 12-17 - Acoustic Music Centre 3.45pm)
PLEASE NOTE: email link currently not working - please email email@example.com directly if you would like to contact me. The paypal on site is however working.
20.03.15 March Update
So, its been a while but lots going on.
BUT FIRST.....If you are trying to contact me or buy an album please email me at email@example.com to tell me that you have purchased it as the email link on the website is currently offline. So if you have emailed me via website sorry - it has gone into that internet ether somewhere.
Also, website Small City, Big Personality (Perth) published a wee article on me. The link is on the drawing pin section below for those who want a giggle at some early photos!
Choir News: So SPCC (Scottish Police and Community Choir) are singing with Russell Watson in Perth and Edinburgh(May 9 & 11) , and Craigie Choir are singing as part of a fund raising night at Christies Bar for Sands (Apr 5). So that is keeping me fairly busy.
I have also just got a wee freelance post with Great War Dundee as Creative Director for an event to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Loos - that is on Sep 25 in Caird Hall Dundee - a really interesting project.
Trying to sort some gigs out - but that may be a while yet.
And last but not least was very chuffed to have an article about me on Small City Big Personality website. (http://www.smallcitybigpersonality.co.uk)
If you want a giggle at early photos of me- then look no further!
11.08.14 Up and running
So the Perth preview of The Sma Room Seance was last night. Brilliant feedback and just great to be doing it again and to be back working with the whole gang of wonderful musicians and performers. It was also really special performing it in the theatre named after him with his pictures all over the wall.
Onto the Fringe on Tuesday. We had a great description by an audience member of the music last night…..jazzy, folky, smoky music and Jennifer Bates as Madame Lozatska is just worth a watch on its own.
Day off now - recharge and then a great week ahead.
26.07.14 A busy few months
It has been a while since I posted - but I think I have finally got this site up and running.
So I have been really busy over that last few months with a number of projects which are now coming up.
Firstly there os THE SMA ROOM SEANCE that will be running at the Acoustic Music Centre from 12th-17th of June for this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It is part of the MADE IN SCOTLAND programme which is just brilliant. The show was originally performed in 2012 and called In a Sma Room. It's not just a gig, not just a piece of theatre but a bit of both and about the life of Perth poet William Soutar and I get to sing with three wonderful musicians - Paul Harrison (piano), Kevin MacKenzie (guitar) and Patsy Reid (violin/cello) and then there is Jennifer Bates with her wonderful monologues. If you can't get to Edinburgh then we are doing a preview on 10th August in The Soutar Theatre at AK Bell library in Perth. Look in the About/Projects section for more info on both.
There there is Unfaithful - one of the two Traverse plays on offer at this years Festival. I have been working as sound-designer/composer on this one which also happens to be another MADE IN SCOTLAND show. We have been in rehearsal since 23rd June - opens on 3rd August.
As well as this I have been busy with choirs. Craigie Choir is still there and in May I became the M.D. for Scottish Police and Community Choir. The SPCC rehearse in Perth on a Monday night and then I go to take the Glasgow group at Cathcart Church on a Tuesday. Also looking forward to taking a Dolly Parton night at Horsecross Voices this coming term - should be a real laugh.
Still busy with Horsecross - my Talent Hub Co-Ordinator post has come to an end but I am still working with the Gordon Duncan Experience for the next while so if there are any 13-18 year old musicians out there who want to be part of a fantastic youth trad celtic big band then contact me at Horsecross Arts!
Come late August, I will be working again with Tayside Health Artscare Trust in Perth and Dundee and with RSNO in Dundee so its going to be a busy and exciting time ahead I think.
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CCD Registration take place in person Sunday, September 6th from 10am – 11:15am in Holy Name Hall. The teachers will be there to take registrations and answer any questions. After this date ALL registrations will be closed. If you do not have access to a computer and cannot make the "in person" registration, call Colleen BEFORE Sept .4th.
Baptism Certificate: New students registering in grades K and 1 will need a CURRENT baptism certificate if they were baptized somewhere other than Holy Name, St. Joseph or St. Hedwig. If you are transferring from another parish call or e-mail Colleen Whitney before you register: email@example.com or 412-461-8318.


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2014 High Elevation Petite Sirah
This Petite Sirah is grown between 1,700-2,000 feet in elevation. We believe the added UV rays at higher elevations help the fruit ripen more evenly which leads to a more balanced and well-structured wine. Enjoy!
Tasting Notes
Harvested in September, this Petite Sirah exudes blackberry, blueberry and fresh plums with a hint of dried herbs. Black pepper, cedar, warm spices and toasty vanilla notes come out after aging this wine on a combination of French and America oak for 9 months.
Technical Data
Alcohol: 13.9%
Varietal: 100% Petite Sirah
Appellation: Lake County
Barrels: French & American Oak
Time in Barrels: 9 Months
Cases Produced: 6,700
Suggested Retail: $20


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